It may be hard to believe, but each day we post over 1.8 billion photos to the internet, thats over 20,000 a second! While many of these are likely to be selfies, there must be many millions of photos of everyday streets and urban places. Read more

Urban agriculture has been credited for many positive urban changes, but it can be hard to gain a comprehensive understanding of urban agricultural activities in a city. In Rome, however, a comprehensive database is being created, helped by Google Earth. Read more

In recent years, urban planners, cross-sector leaders, and city enthusiasts have trumpeted the rise of "smart cities." As that conversation gets louder, we can't help but ask: What exactly makes a city smart? Read more